In "Journey to the West", why did the golden-winged Dapeng eagle with 500 dragons as soon as he eats it, this legendary fierce giant bird, suddenly descend on the lion camel country and turn the entire country into rubble?
In the vast mythological story, the Golden-winged Roc Eagle is a character who is not trivial. It is said that the daily diet of this fierce bird is a dragon, not an ordinary small fish and shrimp. His appetite is so great that he can't swallow anything. The turning point of events occurred one day, when he discovered that his food source had suddenly cut off, and it was not ordinary hunger, but a great threat to his survival.
It turns out that behind everything is related to the Buddha. In a celestial event, the dragon liver and phoenix marrow, which was originally used to entertain the gods, was regarded as a delicacy by the Dapeng Eagle, but with the new policy of Rulai, all this was changed. In order to protect the dragon clan, Rulai banned the consumption of any form of dragon meat, which directly cut off the food source of the Dapeng eagle. It is conceivable that this pair of Dapeng eagles, who have always fed on dragons, is tantamount to the collapse of the sky.
Anger and hunger drove the Roc Eagle to make extreme decisions. He was no longer satisfied with seclusion in the mountains and forests, but decided to take revenge on the world. The Lion Camel Country, a small country located in the west, has become the preferred target of the Dapeng Eagle because of its geographical location and special environment. He conquered the Lion Camel Kingdom with lightning speed, not only devouring the king, but also turning the entire country into a food plate for him.
In the midst of this sudden disaster, even heroes like Goku feel unprecedented fear. When they passed through the Lion Camel Ridge, what they saw was terrifying: corpses were strewn all over the ground, and rivers of blood flowed, which was not only a disaster, but also a trampling on life.
And Dapeng Eagle's ambitions obviously don't stop there. He is not satisfied with becoming the king of a kingdom, and his real purpose is to show his power and wrath to the entire Three Realms in this way. In this extreme way, he tried to challenge Rulai and all the immortals who stood in his way.
In this process, the image of the Dapeng eagle has changed from a simple carnivorous giant bird to a character with countless copies. He is not only a predator of nature, but also a counterattacker when he is cornered. This transformation makes the story of the Golden-winged Roc Eagle no longer thin, and although his actions are brutal, to some extent, they also reflect the helplessness and counterattack of a creature that has been cornered.
Historically, many times behind wars and disasters have been the struggle for resources and the pressure of survival. Although the story of the golden-winged Dapeng eagle is a myth and legend, it also reflects such a deep-seated problem. He could have quietly enjoyed endless food in the heavenly realm, but once the foundation of his existence was shaken, the chain reaction would be not only an impact on the individual, but also a disaster for the entire society, the entire country, and the wider level.
It also provokes us to think about the balance between power, responsibility and nature. When a powerful being changes its behavior patterns due to external pressures, the impact is enormous. Rulai's decision was undoubtedly out of consideration for the protection of more lives, but it failed to thoroughly take into account the needs and consequences of all characters, especially for a special being like Dapeng Eagle.
This kind of conflict and confrontation is also constantly staged in human society. The uneven distribution of resources often leads to the oppression of the weak, while the strong may resort to more extreme measures in order to protect their own interests. The story of the Dapeng Eagle is like a mirror, reflecting the imbalances and conflicts in the real world.
In this story where myth and reality are intertwined, each character is not simply black and white. As it may have its noble goals, its approach may be too simplistic and crude; Although Dapeng Eagle acted cruelly, the reason behind it was full of helplessness and struggle. This complexity makes the whole story full of more food for thought and inspiration.
The story of the Golden-winged Roc Eagle brings us to many reflections: the use of power needs to be done carefully, and every decision may have unintended consequences. In our emphasis on protection and order, we cannot ignore those who are on the edge of the food chain and are cornered by reality. Sometimes there's a fine line between the real world and myths. What we need may be more understanding, a broader perspective, and more balanced decision-making. Only in this way can we avoid the recurrence of tragedy and make the world more harmonious.